Partners for Water

From the Netherlands to West Africa: The future of coastal protection lies in nature. That's why last week, Partners for Water organised a study tour on NBS for the West Africa Coastal Areas Management Programme (WACA). 💧🌍 💬 "During this 5-day trip we exchanged knowledge and experiences while touring through the Netherlands to visit various sites with Nature-based coastal solutions," explains Partners for Water's programme manager Liliane Geerling. "While discussing the barriers and enablers to implementing NBS projects in West African countries, we explored how to harmonise institutional frameworks and incorporate local and indigenous knowledge. Technical discussions came up as well, focusing on critical coastal engineering aspects - from optimal sand sourcing and understanding regional sand flows to selecting effective vegetation for stabilisation and developing sustainable maintenance strategies." We want to thank all the participants. Together, we made a valuable effort toward knowledge exchange and mainstreaming NBS for coastal protection. 🙏 https://ap.lc/MlWZl This trip was organised by Partners for Water in cooperation with The World Bank, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, EcoShape and NL2120 Liliane Geerling and Annelies Kannekens #partnersforwater #RVO #WACA #ecoshape #NL2120 #naturebasedsolutions #sand #coastalmanagement #NBS #watersecurity #SDG6 #knowledgeexchange #knowledgesharing #cocreation #watermanagement

What do Egypt, Vietnam and the Netherlands share? Beyond saline arable land, they’re home to innovators tackling this global challenge. 🎙️💧 Hear their uplifting stories in our Waterproof podcast episode, The Salty Intruder, launching 5 December. In the sneak peek video below you can see how Tracy Metz is exploring the game which will be highlighted in the podcast. From salt-loving potatoes to sweet coconut sugar and salty sea vegetables: in 'The Salty Intruder' episode, you’ll journey into the world of saline agriculture. Discover the stories of farmers and experts pioneering innovative solutions to adapt to increasingly saline soils, and gain fresh perspectives on advancing sustainable water management. Together with host Tracy Metz, and Katarzyna (Kate) Negacz from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Peter Prins Salta-cluster, Dutch farmer Hans Elenbaas, Egyptian farmer @Tariq el Arini and Vietnamese farmer Ngai Pham - CEO of Sokfarm Waterproof is the 6-part podcast from Partners for Water, exploring how today's water challenges are being tackled with smart ideas, local knowledge and international partnerships. 💡 You can listen to the Waterproof podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and our website: https://lnkd.in/e3JnRhaE #PartnersforWater #WaterproofPodcast #Podcast #Biodiversity #WaterBiodiversityFood #WaterSecurity # Nature-based Solutions #NBS #ClimateResilience #WaterInfrastructure #Salinization #BNR #GreeningFinance #LocallyLedDevelopment #SDG6 #WaterActionAgenda Partners for Water, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development Liliane Geerling Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken PINO

LET’S TALK ABOUT NBS 🌱 Last reminder to join the conversation at our live meet-up on 28 November at Pakhuis de Zwijger in Amsterdam.   Partners for Water has launched its first Waterproof podcast episode titled 'Let Nature Do It!', featuring uplifting stories about Nature-based Solutions (NBS) addressing global water challenges.   You are invited to join our meet-up to continue the conversation about NBS. Together with the episode's key speakers and fellow professionals, you'll explore sustainable water solutions and the power of working with nature.   What to expect:   ✅  An in-depth exploration of sustainable water solutions ✅  Interactive discussion with selected podcast experts ✅  Moderation by @Partners for Water's programme manager Liliane Geerling ✅  Networking opportunities with fellow professionals & students 🗓️ Meet-up details: •   Thursday, 28 November 2024 •   16.00 – 18.00 •   Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam •   Free entry Keen to join the meet-up? Register here ➡️ https://ap.lc/CycPr 🎙️💧 Waterproof is the 6-part podcast from Partners for Water, exploring how today's water challenges are being tackled with smart ideas, local knowledge and international partnerships. Listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and our website. #PartnersforWater #WaterproofPodcast #Podcast #Biodiversity #WaterBiodiversityFood #WaterSecurity # Nature-based Solutions #NBS #ClimateResilience #WaterInfrastructure #Salinization #BNR #GreeningFinance #LocallyLedDevelopment #SDG6 #WaterActionAgenda Partners for Water, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development Liliane Geerling Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken PINO Tracy Metz Bregje van Wesenbeeck Deltares Emanuel Nii Attrem Taye Alex Hekman NL2120

Register for the Colombian Water Platform Meeting Are you a water professional active in Colombia? Or exploring opportunities in the water sector? Join us at the Colombian Water Platform Meeting on 3 December in The Hague! 👇 This is your chance to exchange ideas and insights on Dutch-Colombian collaboration in water management. What to expect: ✅ Reflect and look ahead at the bilateral collaboration between Colombia and the Netherlands on water and climate with @Robert Proos, @Partners for Water ✅ Gain insights on entering Colombia's water market through an interactive panel discussion with @Jeroen Klooster, @Arcadis, and @Eduardo Marín, @Felixx Landscape Architects and Planners ✅ Discover funding opportunities from @Partners for Water and @RVO subsidy schemes with @Hugo de Vries, @Partners for Water ✅ Share insights and discuss sustainable water management during our break-out session on Building Resilient Water Solutions in Colombia  🗓️ When and where? 💠 3 December, 2024 💠 13.30 – 17.30 💠 Hotel Babylon, The Hague We'll round off the afternoon with networking drinks and the chance to meet fellow water professionals. See you there? Register here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/evKn45SJ #PartnersforWater #WaterSecurity #WaterManagement #Innovation #RVO #Colombia Robert Proos, Anh Nguyen Tien, Liliane Geerling, Bram van der Wielen, Iris Bijlsma, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, Roxanne van Deursen, Sandra Schoof, Invest International

This week, Programme Coordinator Liliane Geerling is joining a 5-day study tour on Nature-based Solutions (NBS) with WACA experts. Visits to inspiring sites like the Hondsbossche seawall and tidal park Wantij showcase innovative approaches to water and coastal management, fostering knowledge exchange and co-creation ⬇️

🌍💧 The wait is almost over: tomorrow, the very first episode of the Waterproof Podcast goes live! 🎙️✨ Water, climate, and biodiversity are the foundations of our ecosystems – and with that, our everyday lives. But these vital elements are under immense pressure. How can we respond to these challenges while strengthening nature at the same time? Find out in Let Nature Do It!, the first episode of our podcast. In this episode, journalist and podcastmaker Tracy Metz hosts a conversation with Bregje van Wesenbeeck (Deltares), Emmanuel Taye (Ghana), and Alex Hekman (NL2120). Together, they explore financially, technically, and sustainably sound NbS as an alternative to traditional infrastructure. 🌱🌊 📅 From 21 November, listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Click here to learn more about the podcast, episodes and meetups: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e3JnRhaE #WaterproofPodcast #NatureBasedSolutions #Water #Biodiversity #ClimateAdaptation Established by: Tracy Metz, Liliane Geerling, Tamar Meibergen, Partners for Water, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, PINO, Jonathan Groubert

Water professionals! Are you working in or interested in opportunities in Indonesia? 🇮🇩 Join the Indonesia Water Platform Meeting on 10 December, organised by Partners for Water.👇 Don't miss this key networking and knowledge-sharing event if you want to be informed about the Netherlands-Indonesia bilateral cooperation, engage with relevant stakeholders, share ideas and explore new opportunities in the water sector. What to expect: ✅  Reflect on Netherlands-Indonesia water cooperation and future outlook ✅ Gain insights into upcoming activities and opportunities ✅ Share ideas and contribute to the conversation on water management challenges and solutions You'll also have the opportunity to participate in break-out sessions on: Nature-based Solutions, Participatory approaches to co-design and implementation, Lowland development and irrigationBlueDeal Indonesia 🗓️ Details: Date: December 10, 2024 Time: 14:00 to 17:30 Location: The Hague Conference Centre We'll end the day with networking drinks to connect with fellow water professionals. See you there? Register here: ➡️  https://lnkd.in/eVqwE4_M #PartnersforWater #Watersecurity #WaterManagement #NetherlandsIndonesia #RVO #NatureBasedSolutions #NBS #SDG6 #BlueDeal Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, Simon van Meijeren, Tom Wilms, Maarten Onneweer, Suryadi Unesco-ihe, Robin Bos, Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier, AidEnvironment, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education,

💬"Water means a great deal. It has always fascinated me, especially the sea here”. Rob Goodliffe In the Humans of Partners for Water series, we introduce Rob Goodliffe, the Coastal Transition Manager for North Norfolk District Council. Growing up in the ceremonial county of Norfolk in East Anglia, England, he experienced first-hand the powerful sea and vulnerable coastline, which profoundly shaped his life and career. 🎥 Watch the video and get inspired! ➡️ Visit the website for more information about the humans of Partners for Water: https://lnkd.in/eavtmBEc 📹 credits to: Suzanne Blonk Tamar Meibergen, Liliane Geerling, Bram van der Wielen, Iris Bijlsma, Roxanne van Deursen, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, PINO, Suzanne Blonk #EastAnglia #NorthNorfolk #PartnersforWater #RVO #WaterManagement #WaterScarcity #WaterSecurity #HumansofPartnersforWater #CoCreation #Innovations

🌊 The Waterproof Podcast is almost here!   Launching on 21 November, the first episode of Waterproof dives into Nature-based Solutions in Ghana, where mangroves are not only natural coastal protectors but also a key part of local livelihoods. Journalist Tracy Metz explores how global collaboration and local knowledge come together to tackle water challenges.   💬Tracy shares: "It was impressive to see how in Ghana, they handle mangroves as natural coastal protection. But without sustainable management, this nature-based solution makes no sense."   Want to be part of the discussion? Join our meet-up on 28 November to share your thoughts on the first episode and connect with other water professionals. 🎵Listen to the podcast from 21 November on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.    👉 Read more about the podcast, the interview and the meetups in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/egGSTP44 🎤Speakers: Bregje van Wesenbeeck, Emanuel Nii Attrem Taye, Alex Hekman, Katarzyna (Kate) Negacz, Peter Prins, Shahnoor Hasan, Chris Zevenbergen, KWASI APPEANING ADDO, Floris Boogaard, Fauzy Nasruddin, Eva Pfannes, Krishna Mohan Ramachandran, Maarten Gischler, Sandra Phlippen, Meike van Ginneken Established by: Tracy Metz, Liliane Geerling, Tamar Meibergen, Partners for Water, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, PINO, Jonathan Groubert #PartnersforWater #WaterproofPodcast #Podcast #Biodiversity #WaterBiodiversityFood #WaterSecurity #NaturebasedSolutions #NBS #ClimateResilience #WaterInfrastructure #Salinization #BNR #GreeningFinance #LocallyLedDevelopment #SDG6 #WaterActionAgenda

🎧 On 21 November, the first episode of the Waterproof podcast, Let Nature Do It!, goes live! 💧 Dive into inspiring stories about Nature-based Solutions (NBS) tackling global water challenges. In this episode, hosted by Tracy Metz, you’ll hear from water professionals Bregje van Wesenbeeck (Deltares), Emanuel Nii Attrem Taye (Ghana), and Alex Hekman (NL2120), who share their insights on financially, technically, and sustainably sound NBS as alternatives to traditional infrastructure. 💬 But the conversation doesn’t stop there! On 28 November, you’re invited to join a live meet-up to connect with fellow professionals and delve deeper into the challenges and opportunities of NBS. It’s the perfect chance to share ideas and ask questions in an interactive setting. Secure your spot today—registration is already open! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eFxF4vGJ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Waterproof is the 6-part podcast from @Partners for Water, exploring how today's water challenges are being tackled with smart ideas, local knowledge and international partnerships. Established by: Tracy Metz, Liliane Geerling, Tamar Meibergen, Partners for Water, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, PINO, Jonathan Groubert #PartnersforWater #WaterproofPodcast #Podcast #Biodiversity #WaterBiodiversityFood #WaterSecurity #NaturebasedSolutions #NBS #ClimateResilience #WaterInfrastructure #Salinization #BNR #GreeningFinance #LocallyLedDevelopment #SDG6 #WaterActionAgenda